Biology - Topic 11 Hormonal Control

Question 1

What does the Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) do?

Answer 1

• It causes the egg to mature
• It stimulates the ovaries to produce oestrogen

Question 2

What does the Oestrogen do?

Answer 2

• It causes the lining of the uterus to develop
• It inhibits the release of FSH
• It stimulates the release of LH

Question 3

What does the Luteinising Hormone (LH) do?

Answer 3

• It triggers ovulation

Question 4

What does the Progesterone do?

Answer 4

• It maintains the lining of the uterus
• It inhibits the release of both LH and FSH